20 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful time. Nice hike with spectacular views, followed by a boat ride in and near caves. Mattias was a good guide and pointed out the different beaches, caves, and valleys, and always insured we were safe. We were hoping to learn a little more about the history of the area, but it was still very good. We hiked west and stopped at the Benegil Beach Bar to get a cold drink (not included), but bring water with you as it does get hot on the hiking trail. The hiking portion ended at the Alfanzina lighthouse, and we stopped briefly at the Rocha Brava resort (not included) for a drink while waiting for the van to pick us up.
We had a quick lunch at Restaurante Portarade (not included) in Ferragudo between the hike and boat ride. We were given 40 minutes for lunch but felt rushed.
Marcelo was an excellent boat captain and had great skill in maneuvering the boat in and out of the caves and around other vessels near us. It was interesting to get a perspective from the water of the area we hiked earlier. We would highly recommend this tour, particularly the boat ride portion.